A superb George III Mahogany partners desk. The tooled rectangular leather top with a moulded edge above six drawers and two dummy drawers to the sides, resting on a twin pedestal base with six drawers on each side. The pedestals are both finished with raised panelled moulding and carrying handles. The desk retains all the original brass handles and Bramar locks. Attributed to Gillows.
English, circa 1800
Height: 2 ft 8 in; 81 cm
Width: 5 ft 6 in; 169 cm
Depth: 4 ft; 120 cm
Price: SOLD
Provenance:
Formerly the property of the legendary Hollywood actor, Gregory Peck, California
Footnote:
The firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London were one of most renowned cabinet makers of the late 18th and early 19yh century. they furnished many great English country houses, among their commissions were Hackwood Park and Wentworth Woodhouse.
€48000.00
